Recommended Western music for autumn: popular autumn songs and hidden gems [2026]

thinking 2 muchJeremy Zucker

Jeremy Zucker – thinking 2 much (Official Audio)

Jeremy Zucker, born in 1996 and hailing from New Jersey, USA, is a new-generation singer-songwriter and producer.

He holds the remarkable record of surpassing 2 billion streams on music platforms, garnering attention even before his official debut.

In April 2020, he released his long-awaited debut album, Love Is Not Dying.

The song featured here, “thinking 2 much,” was released in September 2018.

His delicate, naive vocals drift through a soundscape that deftly weaves subtle electronic textures—truly memorable.

The track is included on the EP Summer,, and it somehow evokes the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

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All of MeJohn Legend

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

When it comes to American singer John Legend’s signature songs, the straightforward love song “All of Me” stands out.

It’s a gentle piano ballad that’s perfect for autumn.

Released in August 2013, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.

The lyrics, written for his then-fiancée and now wife Chrissy Teigen, are heartwarming.

Since long autumn nights can easily make you feel a bit wistful, give “All of Me” a listen.

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November RainGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – November Rain

Since their explosive debut in 1987, Guns N’ Roses have weathered many ups and downs yet still reign in the 2020s as one of the world’s most powerful rock bands.

Known for their flamboyant image and a string of wildly successful hard rock hits, their 1991 release November Rain is a nearly nine-minute epic—a dramatic rock ballad that has secured its place in rock history.

Its lavish music video, reportedly made with a total budget of one million dollars, also made waves at the time, like a mini movie.

The song reveals Axl Rose’s delicate side and undeniable talent as a songwriter, and Slash’s searing guitar solo is truly worthy of being called a masterpiece.

As the chill of November rain sets in, why not let yourself feel the raw emotion Axl poured into this song?

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Hasta MañanaABBA

Hasta Manana

A folk-tinged, slightly wistful pop song released by ABBA in 1974, with a title that means “see you tomorrow” in Spanish.

It appears on the group’s second album, Waterloo, and was later released as a single.

Unusually, it’s a track where Agnetha Fältskog handles the lead vocals on her own.

In Japan, the song was given the title Ochiba no Melody (“Melody of Fallen Leaves”), and while the track does convey an autumnal mood, the lyrics themselves don’t actually evoke the autumn season.

Perhaps the person who chose the Japanese title sensed fall from the opening line, which carries the nuance of “Where have spring and summer gone?” That said, it’s a song that’s upbeat yet a touch sentimental, and it makes for a pleasantly fitting listen as an autumn tune!

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Autumn AlmanacThe Kinks

Autumn Almanac

For fans of British rock, the name The Kinks carries a special resonance.

Compared to contemporaries like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, they may be slightly less well-known in Japan, but bands that followed—such as Oasis and Blur—have often professed their love for the Kinks, and groups from genres like metal and punk have eagerly covered their songs.

Among the Kinks’ quintessentially British works, their famous autumn song is Autumn Almanac.

Led by lively guitar backing and flowing harmonies, its withered charm and easygoing melody make for a pastoral and truly distinctive number.

Said to be about a local gardener, it’s a masterpiece of British music that showcases frontman Ray Davies’s storytelling prowess to the fullest.

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